Frequently Asked Questions

Our reservation page allows you to book dates up to six months in advance. If you need to book a date beyond that range, you can simply send an email, and we’ll create a special link just for you!

Yes, please! There is flat $10 per-stay fee no matter how many fur babies, no matter how many nights. Please let us know so the pet gate and bowls are provided.

Zero minutes away. Our property is quite literally across the street from Park land and there are TWO Park entrances within 8 miles. Big Creek Recreation Area is 2 miles east from our driveways. Cosby Campground entrance is 8 miles west down the road in the other direction.

> The famed Appalachian Trail can be accessed ¾ mile away at Davenport Gap. Southbound enters the boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Northbound treks through the Cherokee National Forest (dog-friendly).

> Several trailheads can be found in the Big Creek Recreation Area of GSMNP, approx 2 miles down the road. The Big Creek Trail is an easy hike along a waterway to a swimming spot at Midnight Hole and Mouse Creek Falls.

> The closest creek and waterfall is on the Northbound section of the Appalachian Trail from Davenport Gap trailhead accessed only ¾ mile from our driveways.

> The closest PARK waterfall is Mouse Creek Falls inside the Big Creek Recreation Area GSMNP entrance which is roughly two miles down the road.

No, four-wheel drive is not necessary. The gravel driveways leading to the treehouses are 

¼ of a mile long through the woods with a hill and curves.

Absolutely! You are in wooded mountains and it is teeming with animals, birds, and insects. However, most likely you’ll only see a fraction of it. Our trail cameras have caught a variety of inhabitants. 

Short Answer: Yes. Will you see one on property? Probably not - most have an inherent fear of humans and avoid contact. However, do not feed the bears, intentionally or otherwise. A fed bear is a dead bear and will be euthanized by officials.

Yes, you are in the woods, but we do our absolute best to keep them out of the treehouses. We treat for bugs, in & out, multiple times a year. Bugs exist in the woods and you’ll probably see spider webs too. The treehouse does have a can of Wasp Spray should you need it. 

Treehouses #2 + #3 have air conditioning.  Treehouse #1 is not climate-controlled but there is a generous ceiling fan. Located up around 1800 feet elevation under tree canopy, the treehouses are naturally cooler than other areas in the region.

During cooler months (below 50º F at night), we provide an indoor-safe propane heater (Tough Buddy) to ALL treehouses.  It utilizes two 1 LB. camping propane cylinders to provide gentle heat up to 8 hours on the low setting; we supply 2 tanks per night, bring more if desired.

Almost... a 12V electric cooler is supplied in each treehouse. The iceless 40 qt cooler acts as a portable fridge without a freezer compartment.

The nearest bagged ice is the Amoco gas station in Hartford (I-40 exit 447) ~ 15-20 minutes from the treehouses. A Dollar General is 11 miles north on same road as Camp. The local Walmart is roughly a 35-40 minute drive to Newport via I-40.

The treehouses have solar-generated 12V power. There are no traditional 110V electrical outlets, but there are multiple USB and 12V outlets. Any appliance that has a USB plug can be powered through those outlets. Do not bring your conventional hair dryer or portable fridge.

Sort of, but not in the traditional sense. The treehouses are Off-Grid and not connected to any water source. We provide a 5-gallon jug (with pump/spout) of clean cooking/drinking water which we restock every other day and there is a drain basin sink in the outdoor kitchenette. The heated, indoor shower is sourced via rain-collection, disinfected and filtered.

No - it’s fantastic! In fact, there is a small fan inside the compost drum that creates a constant negative draw so that there is no smelly air. It’s sucked away while you are “going”!

Click here to read our blog post with a quick rundown of our toilets.

No. Each private treehouse is standalone with its own parking and outdoor areas.

Each treehouse has most necessities and many creature comforts. The kitchenette has pots/pans, bowls/strainers and dish/silver/drink-ware for four people. There is a coffee percolator and 4 mugs (bring coffee). There is salt/pepper, cooking spray, aluminum foil, cooking utensils, BBQ tools and dish soap, paper towels and toilet paper. There are matches/BBQ lighter and campfire-starters . Towels, washcloths and shampoo are supplied. The beds are fully made with linens and pillows.

Yes, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, multi-purpose spray, dish soap, dish towels and paper towels are supplied.

Personal comfort items, adventure gear, and cooler of food. This is glamorous camping in a solid, protected treehouse. Don’t forget your sunscreen and bug spray.

Firewood is available onsite for $6/bundle donation to Appalachian Bear Rescue (Venmo, Paypal, or cash.) There's firestarter in the cabinet but you'll have to gather your own tinder & kindling. Plus, there is plenty of fallen wood surrounding the treehouses. The Forest Service discourages bringing untreated, non-local wood for campfires. 

There are takeout options in Hartford ~20 mins away,  eateries in Cosby 9 miles ~25 mins away. Gatlinburg is only an hour away and has MANY excellent restaurants. Additionally, a variety of fast food and restaurants are located in Newport about 45 minutes from the treehouses.

Gatlinburg is approximately an hour away. The most direct route is scenic and curvy (as with most mountain roads).

No. There are no tent sites and no room for RVs. The treehouses are carved out of the steep mountain and flat space is limited. The gravel driveways are narrow with little area to turn around.

100% refund up to 14 days prior to your check-in date.

50% Refund for 7 to 13 days prior to check-in date.

No refund if cancelled 6 days prior to your check-in date.